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BACKYARD DIVERSITY: Wildflower Mixes for the Four Corners
One of the first and easiest things to do when improving backyard habitat is to sow wildflower seeds…
COLORFEST 2026: An Astounding Weekend of Balloons, Color, and Community
The 40th Annual Colorfest turned out to be a gorgeous weekend of hot-air balloons, music, local cuisine, brewers and distillers, and the 250/150 Celebratory Drone Light Show…
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing
Residents voiced concern about pollution from diesel generators, as well as the data center industry’s power demands…
PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September
While drought conditions are improving, continued diligence in water conservation remains important…
LETTER: Dwayne Romero Will Reverse Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Because of Hurd, six rural hospitals in Colorado now face closure…
‘Communities Lead Communities Thrive’ Announces 2027 Policy Priorities
“By modernizing state grantmaking, we can… improve the partnership between government and the community-based organizations delivering critical services across Colorado…”
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two
I then asked him why I was not contacted, seeing as Duke had a chip and that it was his duty to consult and get my permission before proceeding…
The History and Future of American Public Lands
You are invited to join Walt Dabney, former National Park Service Superintendent and Texas State Parks Director for an eye-opening talk…
‘Seeds of Learning’ Now Offering Childcare for Toddlers
We know how difficult it can be for families in Archuleta County to find high-quality care for toddlers…
Urging Pagosa Residents to be Prepared for Threatening Conditions
You may not be able to predict an emergency, but you can make sure your household is ready when conditions change…
Essay by Pagosa Springs Town Manager Published in ‘Gov Business Review’
“Public service at the local level is immediate. It shows up in someone’s yard when the sewer backs up, in a road that floods, in a budget that either holds or doesn’t…”
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part One
It took a ton of patience and some tough love, but slowly Duke had me trained…
OPINION: Last Ditch Effort to Keep Coloradans from Voting on Tax Fairness
“More than 130,000 Coloradans signed this petition because they’re tired of paying the same tax rate as millionaires…”
Chimney Rock National Monument to Reopen Today, Friday, Sept. 18
Road crews and engineers completed repairs while Monument staff shoveled mud and rocks out of parking lots and pathways…
ESSAY: 20th Anniversary of ‘Rights of Nature’
In 1972, a small California law journal published professor Christopher Stone’s seminal article, “Should trees have standing?”
Chimney Rock National Monument Closed Due to Heavy Rains
Due to the threat of additional heavy rain in the coming days, the Monument will remain closed until the threat of flash flooding passes…
Sandbags Available for Archuleta County Residents
Please bring your own shovels and be prepared to load your own vehicles…
Pagosa Peak Open School Celebrates ‘Performance Ranking’
“This single year of growth hitting the 75th percentile highlights the ongoing progress our students are making…”